Dutch scholar, Born in Utrecht, c. 1535; died in the beginning years of the 17th century. Studied at universities abroad, especially in Italy. He was alderman of Utrecht, 1568-1575, and lawyer and councillor of the States of Utrecht, 1592-1601. Justus Lipsius was among his friends. Cf. Nieuw Nederlandsch Biografisch Woordenboek, 8, 1930, Column 351.